AFP - British rapper Tinie Tempah who shot to success with his debut album last year led the nominations for the Brit Awards last night alongside an eclectic mix of newcomers and veterans.
The 22-year-old from south London is tipped for British Male Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act, Single and Album of the Year.
His first album "Disc-Overy", went straight to number one in October 2010 following two number one singles, "Pass Out" and "Written in the Stars".
The rapper will compete for British Male Solo Artist against veteran rocker Robert Plant -- the former Led Zeppelin frontman -- who has won plaudits for his recent country-tinged albums.
Up and coming singer Jessie J has already beaten off competition from the old-timers, however. She was announced as the winner of the Critics' Choice prize this year.
X Factor celebrities dominated the line-up for Best Single, with recent winner Matt Cardle up against one of the show's judges, Cheryl Cole, as well as the singing contest's 2008 winner Alexandra Burke.
Rapper Plan B and folk-rockers Mumford And Sons all received three nominations, while the reformed Take That got two for Best Group and Album of the Year after releasing their sixth number one album, "Progress" last year.
The XX also get three nominations, including one for their Mercury Prize winning album XX.
Also shortlisted for the prestigious album award, which Brits organisers have made the focus of the show, are Mumford And Sons and Plan B.
This year's ceremony will be held at the 02 arena in south London on Tuesday February 15, and hosted by Gavin And Stacey star James Corden.
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